cover image Do Something. Change the World! A Handbook for Activists

Do Something. Change the World! A Handbook for Activists

Nancy Lublin, Vanessa Martir, and Julia Steers, Workman, $13.95 paper (320p) ISBN 978-0-7611-5747-2

From the creators of DoSomething.org, this compact spiral-bound handbook urges readers to embrace vital causes, from animal welfare to ending discrimination. Tips for effective organizing include mapping out problems ("break[ing] an issue down into smaller pieces so you can understand it better"), asking experts, and distributing surveys. The 32 tangible action plans, from holding a coat drive to writing an article on cyberbullying, offer conscientious readers the opportunity to achieve realistic and gratifying results. Ages 9–12. (Nov.)